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Empathy in Action: Principles of Trauma-Informed Care for Survivors
“The first principle of recovery is empowerment of the survivor,” wrote psychiatrist and trauma expert Judith Lewis Herman in 1992. “She must be the author and arbiter of her own recovery.” Three decades later, how many service providers embrace this? Data suggests at least a third of Canadians seeking services — in health care, housing,
Shelter Movers Nova Scotia South Shore Expansion
Shelter Movers Nova Scotia has been serving communities within the Halifax Regional Municipality since July 2019. The demand for our services is high within Nova Scotia and it has been
Volunteering With Shelter Movers Ottawa
Since October 2017, Shelter Movers Ottawa has been helping women flee abusive homes. We work with community partners and businesses in Ottawa to ensure these women can leave their homes
The Impact of COVID-19 on Women
The global pandemic disproportionately affects women and our recovery plan must manage the impact of COVID-19 on women. To manage the impact, representation should be at the forefront of the
Volunteering From Abroad: Olena’s Story
While many volunteers are looking to make a difference in their community, one decided our cause was worth volunteering for across the globe. Meet Olena, a UI/UX and Graphic Designer based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Shelter Movers comes to Montréal Region
The Montréal Region chapter is the latest addition to the Shelter Movers family. Shelter Movers Montréal Region’s services have been offered since September 2020 in the greater Montréal area. Shelter
Volunteer Profile: Samantha’s Story
Samantha Armstrong is a veteran at Shelter Movers Vancouver, volunteering since the chapter began more than two years ago. Samantha started as the chapter’s first intake coordinator and processed every move